Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11)
Ran in several key events for the Sharks, includign the Sunshine State Conference Championship, the Walt Disney World Classic, and the Miami Elite Invitational...Posted a then career-best time in the 8K with a 32:37.4 at the Walt Disney World Invitational...Reset that record in his final race of the season with a 31:45.6 at the SSC Championship.


 AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10)
Posted his best time in the 8K at the Sunshine State Conference Championships, finishing in 34:33.18 (10/24/2009)... Posted a personal best 2:40.81 in the 5K at the flrunners.com Invitational (10/2/2009)... Also competed in track and field.

HIGH SCHOOL
Competed in both cross country and track and field for two years at Hollywood Hills...Selected as team captain and the MVP during cross country as a senior...Recipient of the Diamond Award during track and field season...Clocked a career-best 5K time of 21:54 as a senior...Set personal bests in the 800 meters (2:24) and 1,600 meters (5:54) as a senior...Also played one year of JV basketball.

PERSONAL
Born in Oceanside, Calif...Majoring in exercise and sport science...Favorite food is steak and rice...Hobbies include running and cycling...Son of Daniel and Teresa Almanza...Has two siblings, Daniel and Carlos.